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The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) presents the Contingency Plan for African Swine Fever outlining the procedures for the containment and eradication of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks. The document was developed by the Department of Animal Health of the Secretariat of Agricultural Defense, with the contribution of different actors from the official Brazilian veterinary service, educational and research institutions, and representatives from the private sector (production and industry).
In case of ASF occurrence in Brazil, a state of an animal health emergency will be declared by MAPA, and a set of activities described in the contingency plans will be initiated, taking into account the country's status as an ASF-free country and the serious economic and social consequences resulting from the disease.
An emergency simulation exercise will take place from November 19th to 26th in which veterinary officials and other participants can practice the organization and technical procedures such as clinical and epidemiological investigation, biosecurity, cleaning and disinfection of facilities, and control and inspection of vehicle traffic in the region, as well as the use of software for data collection and processing and information management. Planning activities, proposing a containment zone, and risk communication activities will also be exercised.
October 3, 2022 /MAPA /Brazil.
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